Barkley Catches Huge Break -- Jail Time Reduced!

16. A DUI is a non violent offense. Non violent criminals deserve as many breaks as possible so there will always be a cell for them and crowding can not be a ticket back on to the street. The public humiliation by making them pick up trash on the side of the road is a far better punishment than jail for the non violent. Coupled with extreme fines in liu of jail time and the revocation of their license until the hours of "service" are completed. It is well within the power of the court to take their passport and to restrict their movement to a few miles of their home. A curfew is also possible. All of these are just as effective as jail and a hell of a lot cheaper to us non criminal citizens.

Posted at 12:11AM on Mar 7th 2009 by Bill

17. A DUI is a non violent offense. Non violent criminals deserve as many breaks as possible so there will always be a cell for violent criminals and crowding can not be a ticket back on to the street. The public humiliation by making them pick up trash on the side of the road is a far better punishment than jail for the non violent. So is chain gang grass cutting. The schedule of location should be in the local newspaper and the names of the persons doing the owrk in those orang vests should be published. Coupled with fines which must be paid immediately, and the revocation of their license until the hours of "service" are completed. It is well within the power of the court to take their passport and to restrict their movement to a few miles of their home. A curfew is also possible. All of these are just as effective as jail and a hell of a lot cheaper to us non criminal citizens.

Posted at 12:23AM on Mar 7th 2009 by Bill

18. I just do not understand why the rich and wealthy constantly get caught for drinking and driving. Many celebrities get booked for drinking under the influence. They not only harm the rest of the community that are law abiding citizens but they usually harm themselves. Numerous times they have injured themselves in accidents, killed innocent bystanders or ruined their reputation. I do not understand individuals that have so most money and can afford a limo or taxi but choose to drive their vehicle intoxicated. Alcohol is not only the problem, but many celebrities’s drive under the influence of drugs. Many celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, Lindsay Lohan, Shea Obef and now Charles Barkely all have been arrested. That is obviously not all of them, there are so many it would require numerous pages to list all of them. Many get off with a slap on the wrist, paying fines, which they obviously can of afford but many now a days, are being put in jail. The jail sentence in always very minimal and they usually get out on good behavior.
I think celebrities are out of control. They feel they can do want they want, when they want at all hours of the day. It is scary as I myself live in Los Angeles and drive in Hollywood late at night sometimes. I find myself wondering I maybe I will encounter one of these individuals driving home from a club or an outing, and will be involved in tragic accident. These celebrities feel as if they are above the law and it up to us regular people to make a stand and put a stop to this crazy irresponsible behavior.
The laws need to be stricter with their sentencing as these celebrities think it is a joke when they get arrested. Fines mean nothing to them as money is abundant to them. I am a responsible driving and when I drink I do not drive and I accept the same from everyone.

Posted at 1:13AM on Mar 7th 2009 by Tanya

19. BUY , BUY, B E R D E E

Posted at 1:31AM on Mar 7th 2009 by SCARLETT

20. 3 days in jail for 2 dui misdemeanors I am glad he didnt kill anyone he would have gotten 4 days and no one would be able to deal with him gone that long. Thanks for portecting and serving!

Posted at 7:20AM on Mar 8th 2009 by Itownres

21. Barkley got the "Celeb" sentence. My friend had the same charges in Maricopa County and got 4 months in Tent City. The lawyer for my friend told him he could have gotten the same sentence as Barkley if he had lots of money. I swear, the last line of the pledge of allegiance should be changed to ........... "and Justice for all.......IF you can afford it". The legal system in Maricopa County is a complete JOKE!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 7:28PM on Mar 9th 2009 by J.D.

22. sir charles is a thug.....he will be another oj......never forgot how he spit on the white girl in phila. i hope one of the inmates loves you a lot charles.....thats what you deserve

Posted at 10:38AM on Mar 11th 2009 by doug from nj